Creamy Pesto Tortellini with Green Beans
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 1 cup Sliced Red Onion
- 1/2 pounds Fresh Green Beans (cut Into 1" Pieces)
- 1 cup Chopped Tomatoes
- Salt And Pepper
- 1/2 cups Pesto, Homemade Or Prepared
- 3 pieces (about 3/4 Oz. Wedge) Laughing Cow Cheese
- 1 package (10 Oz. Size) Fresh Cheese Tortellini
- Crushed Red Pepper, To Taste (optional)
- Bring 3 quarts water to boil in a large pot.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet, then add the red onions and green beans.
- Saute until crisp-tender, then add the tomatoes and stir until slightly softened.
- Add the salt and pepper (if using).
- When the veggies are done to your liking, stir in the pesto and Laughing Cow cheese.
- Turn heat very low and stir until the cheese melts.
- Splash in some of the hot pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce if its too thick.
- (I wound up using about 3/4 cup of pasta water before the sauce was at the proper consistency).
- When the cheese is melted and the sauce is where you want it, dump in the cooked tortellini and enjoy!
- Sass things up with some crushed red pepper if you like.
- (I know I do!)
olive oil, red onion, green beans, tomatoes, salt, pesto, cow cheese, fresh cheese tortellini, red pepper
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/creamy-pesto-tortellini-with-green-beans/ (may not work)